Global Category Manager - 12 Months FTC

Global Category Manager (12 Months FTC)

At Norgine, we transform lives with innovative healthcare solutions. We are looking for a Global Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing for external manufacturing sites (CMOs) across our portfolio.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate central-led strategic sourcing activities across external manufacturing sites (CMOs) in partnership with stakeholders.
• Lead the CMO category: develop and roll‑out the multi‑year sourcing strategy.
• Partner and provide on‑the‑ground support to all CMOs to deploy sourcing tools, parameters, and best practices.
• Drive sourcing engagements, manage supplier relationships, secure business continuity and compliance, mitigate risks, develop supplier innovation, and lead cross‑functional projects to ensure timely and cost‑effective procurement of finished products and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API).
• Lead the execution of strategic sourcing fundamentals (category strategies, competitive RFPs, regional sourcing, supplier consolidation, long‑term contracts, etc.) for the CMO portfolio and partner with Supply Chain teams to deliver innovative sourcing solutions aligned with project requirements and business growth.
• Lead the source‑to‑contract process and contract management activities for CMOs.
• Monitor, review, and highlight gaps in supplier performance and recommend improvements or renegotiate contracts as necessary.
• Plan and deliver stakeholder engagement activities to build effective working relationships and ensure stakeholder needs are met.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and horizon scanning to assess emerging market trends and their potential impact on procurement.
• Develop personal capabilities through training, coaching, and professional accreditation where relevant.

Requirements

• Background in engineering and/or business management with experience and technical knowledge within pharma and/or FMCG industries.
• Experience in a procurement role within the pharma industry with a successful track record in strategic sourcing for raw materials and CMO categories.
• Demonstrated expertise in ERP systems and digital platforms.
• Familiarity with CMO, CRO, and pharmaceutical raw‑material sourcing/supply base.
• Track record delivering effective category management across multiple sites.
• Managerial experience and ability to supervise junior colleagues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams)

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, etc.) or Business Management (RQF Level 6) is required.

Benefits

Benefits vary by location. Please contact the Norgine TA representative for more information.